Gateway of India to Mandwa Ferry
Ferry timings, ticket prices & booking info for the Gateway of India to Mandwa Jetty route. PNP, Maldar & Ajanta catamarans — 25+ daily departures.
Gateway of India to Mandwa Ferry — Quick Facts
- Ferry Duration
- 55–75 minutes
- Ticket Price
- ₹185 – ₹285
- First Ferry
- 6:00 AM (Ajanta)
- Last Ferry
- 7:15 PM
- Boarding Point
- Apollo Bandar, Colaba
- Arrival Point
- Mandwa Jetty, Raigad
About the Gateway of India to Mandwa Ferry Route
The Gateway of India to Mandwa ferry is the primary sea route connecting Mumbai to Alibaug. Three catamaran operators — PNP, Maldar, and Ajanta — operate from the ferry terminal at Apollo Bandar, right next to the iconic Gateway of India monument in Colaba.
Ferries dock at Mandwa Jetty in Raigad district, approximately 20 km from Alibaug town. All catamaran tickets include a free connecting bus from Mandwa to Alibag ST Stand (~30–45 min).
This route is the fastest way to reach Alibaug from South Mumbai, taking just 55–75 minutes compared to 3–4 hours by road via the Mumbai–Pune Expressway.
Ferry Timings — Gateway of India to Mandwa Today
Ferries depart approximately every hour from 6:00 AM to 7:15 PM. Peak hours (8–10 AM on weekends) fill up quickly.
| Operator | First Departure | Last Departure | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNP | 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM | ~Every 1–1.5 hrs |
| Maldar | 7:30 AM | 6:00 PM | ~Every 1–1.5 hrs |
| Ajanta / Apollo | 6:15 AM | 7:15 PM | ~Every 45 min–1 hr |
How to Reach Gateway of India Ferry Terminal
By Train
CST station → taxi/auto to Gateway of India (~10 min, ₹50–80). Churchgate station → walk (~20 min) or taxi (~8 min).
By Bus
BEST buses to Colaba Depot or Radio Club stop. Gateway is a 5-minute walk.
By Car / Taxi
Limited parking at Apollo Bandar. Ola/Uber drop-off recommended. Address: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001.
How to Book Tickets
Walk to the ticket counters at Gateway of India for PNP, Maldar, or Ajanta. Choose your operator and seating class. Carry Aadhaar or ID proof. Weekend mornings get crowded — arrive 30–45 minutes early.
Pro tip: If all counters have long queues, check Ajanta — they often have the shortest wait times and the cheapest fares (₹185).